{"product_id":"kargil-turning-the-tide","title":"Kargil: Turning the Tide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS : \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor :Lt Gen Mohinder Puri \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher ‏ : ‎ Lancer Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date ‏ : ‎ 1 January 2016\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage ‏ : ‎ English\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardcover ‏ : ‎ 196 pages\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 817062312X\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8170623120\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem Weight ‏ : ‎ 1500  g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE BOOK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKargil: Turning the Tide\u003c\/b\u003e, authored by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"38\"\u003eLt. Gen. Mohinder Puri\u003c\/b\u003e and published by Lancer Publishers, is a gripping, first-hand military memoir and operational history of the 1999 Kargil War. The book provides a definitive insider account of one of India's most challenging high-altitude military conflicts, written by the commander who directly orchestrated the recapture of some of the most treacherous peaks in the Drass sector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe primary objective of the volume is to document the strategic, tactical, and human dimensions of the conflict, specifically focusing on the actions of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"158\"\u003e8 Mountain Division\u003c\/b\u003e. When Pakistani regulars and infiltrators covertly occupied fortified, sub-zero heights overlooking the National Highway 1A, Lt. Gen. Puri’s division was abruptly pulled from counter-insurgency operations in the valley and thrust into the freezing vertical battlefields of Drass. The book chronologically details how the division systematically turned the tide of the war, moving from initial shock and intelligence deficits to executing legendary, meticulously synchronized assaults that resulted in the historic recaptures of Tololing, Tiger Hill, and Point 4875.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eRather than offering a detached academic overview, Lt. Gen. Puri provides a deeply personal, raw, and clinically precise look into the realities of mountain warfare. He details the immense logistical challenges, the vital role of the Indian Artillery's Bofors guns in direct-firing roles, and the close air support provided by the Indian Air Force. Most importantly, the text serves as an emotional tribute to the unparalleled grit, leadership, and ultimate sacrifice of young officers and soldiers on the frontline, providing an essential reference work for military historians and strategic analysts worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLt. Gen. Mohinder Puri\u003c\/b\u003e (PVSM, UYSM) is a highly decorated, retired three-star general of the Indian Army with a distinguished military career spanning over several decades. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, he was commissioned into the illustrious \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"258\"\u003e3rd Battalion of the Garhwal Rifles\u003c\/b\u003e in 1966, eventually rising through the ranks to command his battalion, an infantry brigade, and the legendary 8 Mountain Division during the peak of the 1999 Kargil War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eKnown as a soldier's general, Lt. Gen. Puri’s exceptional leadership, cool composure under intense geopolitical pressure, and tactical acumen during the Drass operations earned him the Uttam Yuddh Seva Medal (UYSM) and the Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM). Following the war, he served in several prestigious staff appointments, including Military Secretary at Army Headquarters and Deputy Chief of the Army Staff. His authorial style is characterized by its absolute professional honesty, technical precision, and a profound humility that consistently spotlights the bravery of his subordinates over his own strategic brilliance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lancer Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51576066605354,"sku":"VASY-817062312X","price":63.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/1218\/4618\/files\/8106Yb4NtCL._SL1500.jpg?v=1779517869","url":"https:\/\/crazyshelf.com\/products\/kargil-turning-the-tide","provider":"Crazyshelf.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}